Alternative for Vitamin B5 ExtraLite due to smell and review of face/eye cream formula

Hello, Thank you for sharing your formulas and questions. I have reviewed your formulas and questions, incorporating information from the staff's replies to provide recommendations.

1) Body Cream Formula for Very Dry and Itchy Skin

• Ingredients: The ingredients you have chosen are suitable for dry and itchy skin. The moisturizing ingredients (Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Double Hyaluron, Vitamin B5 ExtraLite) and oils (Squalane, Meadowfoam Seed Oil) will help increase skin hydration. Bisabolol has soothing properties that help reduce irritation, which is suitable for itching. Light Cream Maker is an emulsifier, and Phenoxyethanol is a necessary preservative to prevent product spoilage. Overall, these ingredients work well together, and none necessarily need to be removed immediately.
• Method: The mixing steps you described are correct for creating an emulsion (cream), especially when using Light Cream Maker, which is a cold-process emulsifier. Mixing the water and oil phases separately first, then gradually pouring the water phase into the oil phase containing the emulsifier while stirring, is a standard method.
  • Hand Mixing: Hand mixing is possible, but it requires time and consistent stirring to ensure the water and oil phases combine into a smooth and stable cream. You may need to stir continuously and longer than with a blender.
  • Next Steps: After mixing all ingredients until you achieve a smooth cream texture (including adding the preservative Phenoxyethanol in the final step as you indicated), the cream is ready for packaging. Refrigeration is not necessary. It should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to maintain product quality.

2) Difference between MOIST72 and Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids

According to the staff's information, both MOIST72 and Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids are ingredients that provide moisture to the skin. However, they have different mechanisms of action or provide varying degrees of effectiveness depending on each individual's skin condition.

• If your skin lacks Amino acids, using Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids may be more effective in increasing hydration.
• If your skin is dry but not due to an Amino acid deficiency, using MOIST72 might yield better results.

Therefore, choosing one or using them together may depend on how your skin responds.

3) Direct Application of Squalane (Olive) and Meadowfoam Seed Oil

You can mix Squalane (Olive) and Meadowfoam Seed Oil together in your palm and apply them directly to your skin. There is no need to apply them separately.

For very dry skin requiring long-lasting moisture, the staff provided additional advice that Squalane might be too light for severe dryness and recommended considering using heavier oils or mixing with butters to help coat the skin better, such as Jojoba Oil, Almond Oil, Lanolin Oil, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, or Lanolin.

4) Alternative to Vitamin B5 ExtraLite due to Smell

It's understandable that the smell of some types of Vitamin B5 might not be pleasant.

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5) Face and Eye Cream Formula for Normal Skin

• Ingredients: The formula you provided is suitable for face and eye area for normal skin. Ingredients such as Double Hyaluron Liquid, Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids, Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide), Matrixyl 3000, Alpha Arbutin, and Squalane (Olive) are good ingredients that help with hydration, reducing wrinkles, evening out skin tone, and overall skin nourishment. Satin Cream Maker is an emulsifier, and Mild Preserved Eco is a preservative. All ingredients are compatible in the formula.
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